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MPhil Plant Biology

2 Years On Campus Accelerated-masters Program

University of Worcester

Program Overview

Research interests of the group include plant-microbe interactions, cell cycle and cell signalling. In general, the group use molecular biology, plant pathology, proteomics, genetics, microscopy and bioinformatics to investigate the functional role of genes in various conditions. These include biotic stress, flowering, cell cycling, circadian rhythm, receptor-ligand interactions, identification of pathogen secreted molecules and their function, targeted genome editing using CRISPR technology, comparisons of bacterial genomes using next generation sequencing and bioinformatics.

Program Key Stats

£15800 (Annual cost)


Eligibility Criteria


6.5
89
1100
30

Additional Information & Requirements

First or Upper Second Class Honours Degree or an approved equivalent award OR Research or professional experience which has resulted in appropriate evidence of achievement. An IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum score of 6.0 in every component.

Career Options

  • Analytical chemist
  • Biomedical scientist
  • Biotechnologist
  • Healthcare scientist
  • Clinical biochemistry

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